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Researcher invents fake password technology to confuse hackers

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May

2015

A team of researchers has developed a system that makes it much harder for hackers to obtain usable passwords from a leaked database, which could help blunt the damage from data breaches. Called ErsatzPasswords, the system is aimed at throwing off hackers who use methods to ‘crack’ passwords, said Mohammed H. Almeshekah, a doctoral student […]

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UK design firm shows off ‘Shadowire’ – is this the answer to USB security woes?

18

May

2015

Famous UK house of invention Cambridge Consultants has this week showcased a clever new #technology that can be used to transfer encrypted files between computers without the drawbacks of insecure #usb drives. Called #shadowire, the demonstration form is a deceptively simple-looking wire with a USB connector on each end and a bulge in the middle […]

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14 Simple Steps for Writing Rock-Solid Passwords

15

May

2015

Ok, so maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but let’s face it. The strength of your passwords is important. If it wasn’t, why would so many people be interested in hacking them! Passwords keep your private stuff private. They make sure that the emails sent from your account are actually written by you. They […]

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